Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
PM approves national financial inclusion strategy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday approved 5-years plan for enhanced National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) during a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance Mr. Asad Umar, Advisor to Prime Minister Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Secretary Finance Mr. Arif Ahmed Khan, Governor State Bank Mr. Tariq Bajwa and senior government officials. National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) lays out the national vision, framework, action plan and targets for financial inclusion in the country. The Prime Minister was informed thatRead More
Bilawal lauds services of Fehmida Riaz
GILGIT, NOV 22 (DNA): Expressing condolence on the demise of legendary poetess Fahmida Riaz, Bilawal Bhutto said, “The leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party had a relation of love and respect with Fahmida Riaz.” She was a flag-bearer of progressive approach and a custodian of women rights, chairman of PPP said while acknowledging Fahmida’s literary services to the nation. Speaking of Fahmida’s courageous spirit that bravely went through all difficult times during the era of dictatorship, Bilawal prayed for her highest ranks in the other world. Famed Urdu poet Fahmida RiazRead More
Rainfall in northern Balochistan ends dry spell
QUETTA, NOV 22 (DNA) – The winter has reached its freezing intensity in Quetta, Qalat, Chaman and other parts of northern Balochistan after rainfall on Thursday. The met office has predicted light rains at various places in northern Pakistan. The rainfall at various places in Balochistan has blessed the province by ending the ongoing dry spell in the region. In the rainy spell, Quetta, Qalat, Musakhel, Qilla Abdullah, Pishin, Chaman and other cities received rainfall pushing the mercury down in the region. Several low-lying areas submerged in the incessant rainfall.Read More
Bank of Khyber signs PTCL for Managed Services contract
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) – The Bank of Khyber singed on Thursday Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) for managed services contract for a period of five years. Under this agreement, PTCL will manage and maintain active & passive network operations on behalf of the bank at more than 170 branches countrywide, as well as support the bank in meeting the current and future customer demands. PTCL will also be managing the bank’s overall point to point & point to multi point connectivity, along with dual media connectivity. The partnership agreement was signedRead More
France an important development partner of Pakistan: Khusro
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) -Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that France is an important development partner of Pakistan and appreciated the role of French Development Agency (AFD) for launching various development initiatives in Pakistan. The Minister was talking to Ambassador of France, Barety, who along-with Country Director AFD, Mr. Jacky Amprou, called on him at Islamabad on Thursday. Secretary Planning Zafar Hasan was also present in the meeting. The Minister said that Pakistan offers attractive investment incentives and France may consider exploring moreRead More
PM will break ground on ‘Kartarpur facilities’ on Nov 28
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground on the Kartarpur facilities on Nov 28, announced Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday. In a tweet, he said: “Pakistan has already conveyed to India it’s decision to open Kartarpura Corridor for Baba Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary. PM Imran Khan will do break ground at Kartarpura facilities on 28th November. We welcome the Sikh community to Pakistan for this auspicious occasion.” His tweet came on the heels of Indian government’s endorsement of Pakistan’s offer to open KartarpurRead More